Skrillex is feeling “existential” and vows to “go independent” after next release

nme.com:

Skrillex has vowed that he will be going independent following the release of his next album under Atlantic Records.The DJ and producer took to his official X/Twitter page yesterday (November 18) and opened up about his decision to cut ties with his current label and explained why he feels like becoming an independent artist is his next move.“I’ve never felt more inspired and in lockstep with my intentions as an artist.

As im nearing completion of my next work and my final project for Atlantic records I can’t help but feel very existential about it all,” he began.He added: “I’m thrilled to get this out and focus on more release in 25 as an ‘independent’ artist.

But ‘independent’ is such a strange term because I still depend on my team as well as all the other creatives and executors to do what I do.”I’ve never felt more inspired and in lockstep with my intentions as an artist.

As im nearing completion of my next work and my final project for Atlantic records I can’t help but feel very existential about it all— Skrillex (@Skrillex) November 18, 2024Im thrilled to get this out and focus on more release in 25 as an “independent” artist.